Ernie Weaver
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ernie Luke Weaver[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 October 2006[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2025 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:07, 16 August 2025 (UTC) | |||
Ernie Luke Weaver (born 5 October 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.
Club career
Sheffield Wednesday
He started his Sheffield Wednesday two-year scholarship ahead of the 2023–24 season.[3] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 2 July 2025.[4][5] On the 13 August 2025, Weaver made his professional debut against Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Cup, where the young Owls side would draw 3–3 against the League One side, eventually winning the game on penalties.[6][7] Three days later, he made his senior league debut, replacing Max Lowe on the 85th minute against Stoke City.[8]
Career statistics
- As of 16 August 2025.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2025–26[9] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2024-25" (PDF). English Football League. p. 35. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "E. Weaver". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Academy welcomes new apprentices!". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Professional deals for six young Owls". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Highly-rated centre back signs on at Sheffield Wednesday". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Bolton Wanderers 3–3 Sheffield Wednesday". BBC. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Henrik Pedersen praises Sheffield Wednesday's senior service as academy youngsters shine in cup". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Sheffield Wednesday 0–3 Stoke City". BBC. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Ernie Weaver in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2025.